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Franklin Institute to Bring Back Controversial ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibit
The Franklin Institute science museum in Philadelphia will once again host the controversial exhibit “Body Worlds” starting next month, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This series of traveling exhibits displays specimens of human bodies and various parts of human bodies that have been preserved by German scientist Gunther von Hagens. He uses a process…
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Can Be Credited for Helping Sixers, Comcast Reach Deal on New Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast have come together on plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City. The shift comes more than two years after the original plans for an Market East arena were first announced, after involvement from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver,…
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Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’
Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…
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Elements Landscaping Prepares Two-Acre Levittown Parkway Parcel for New Headquarters
Elements Landscaping has cleared a roughly two-acre parcel on the 500 block of the Levittown Parkway in Bristol Township to prepare for its new headquarters, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The company’s owner Larry Fulford was granted permission in April by the council to build the storage facility, staging area, and…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Acquires West Philly Apartment Tower, Plans Affordable Housing Units
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has paid $51 million for the Dane apartment tower in West Philadelphia with plans to allocate nearly half of the units for affordable housing, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price for the 17-story, 233-unit building comes out to $219,000 per unit — roughly half the cost of…
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What Could Become of the Wanamaker Building Under New Ownership? Here is An Idea
After negotiations with Philadelphia-based Rubenstein Partners are complete, the iconic Wanamaker building will fully belong to Manhattan-based real estate company, TF Cornerstone, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. TF Cornerstone had owned the 435,000-square-foot portion of the building that currently contains Macy’s since 2019, before purchasing the debt for the remaining 954,262-square-foot office portion…
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Feeney’s Garden Center in Feasterville Closing Its Doors for Good
Feeney’s Garden Center, a beloved Feasterville staple, is closing its doors for good, according to a staff report from 6abc. The business, which has been serving the community for over seven decades, announced its plans to close last week on social media. “The decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the…
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Casual French Brasserie La Grange Coming to Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield
La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, is coming to Lower Makefield Township in March, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Father-and-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso, owners of the iconic La Stalla Italian restaurant in Newtown, and their business partner Michael Geonnotti, are planning on a March opening for the classic French brasserie concept. The…
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Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program
Peirce College recently expanded the eligibility requirements for its innovative Career Bridge program so more people have access to the program, which prepares students with the skills, certifications and credentials needed for in-demand jobs before they finish a college degree. More scholarships are now available for a wider range of Career Bridge students, and the college has…
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Macy’s Set to Close Store Inside Iconic Center City Building in March
Macy’s recently announced plans to close its 435,000-square-foot store inside Philadelphia’s historic Wanamaker building this coming March, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This location will be one of 65 others across the nation as part of Macy’s larger plan to shut down 150 stores through next year. During a press conference, city…
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Dallas Firm Takes Majority Stake in Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice to Drive Growth
Bensalem staple Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has received a majority investment from Maple Park Capital Partners, a newly formed Dallas firm, to fuel its continued growth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In the four decades since being founded, Rita’s has become…
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Philadelphia Fifth on Zillow’s 2025 Hot Real Estate Markets List
Philadelphia’s real estate market is now the fifth-hottest nationwide, according to recently released Zillow’s list of 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets in the U.S. for 2025, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. This represents a significant improvement over last year when Philadelphia was No. 11 on the real estate site’s annual forecast of how the…
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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P.J. Rose, Grandson of Legendary Former Phillies Slugger Pete Rose, Wants to Follow in Grandfather’s Footsteps
P.J. Rose, the grandson of all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After recently starting classes at La Salle University, P.J. has taken his baseball career from Cincinnati to Philadelphia just like his grandfather did 45 years ago. He will be an infielder…
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Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families for advancing their education while…
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Mitchell & Ness Nears Deal to Move Flagship Store in Center City
Mitchell & Ness, the vintage sports apparel retailer, is in the process of likely moving its flagship Center City store to the other side of Broad Street, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the retailer has not disclosed the exact location for the new store, industry sources said Mitchell & Ness is…
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Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain Helped Cultivate Region’s Thriving Bluegrass Community
Family-owned Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain has helped cultivate a thriving bluegrass community across the region over the years, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. When the shop first opened its doors in 1966, it was not easy to find a banjo in Bucks County. However, Karl and Jackie Dieterichs had a vision…
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Philadelphia’s Thriving Restaurant Scene Poised to Grow and Evolve with Numerous New Openings in 2025
Philadelphia’s already thriving restaurant scene is poised to grow and further evolve with dozens of new openings scheduled for 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. January openings include Mediterranean eatery Emmett in Olde Kensington and Asian fusion spot Kenny’s Wok in the Concourse at Comcast Center. The Newsroom, a speakeasy restaurant that…
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